Illinois bunn special pocket watch 21j, 16sz, railroad grade. Among its bestselling railroad watches were the sangamo and the a. I would like to buy the cd or buy a download version as im based in the uk. This beautiful railroad pocket watch is in a 10k gold filled case manufactured by the illinois watch case company in. Illinois bunn special, 60 hour, 21 jewel, railroad pocket watch. Minty 16 size 23 jewel illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch.
Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. There are scratches, dents, discoloration and rough areas from someone trying to pry open the back instead of unscrewing it. It produced highgrade watches that are highly prized, perhaps the bunn special being the most recognized. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch ebay.
This is a quality old watch from one of americas premier watch manufacturers. Illinois bunn special pocket watch rock island auction. The 161 series will be found with a bunn special marked dial sometimes, but ive only seen these in one version and this is bold arabic and signed illinois, bunn special, 21 jewel 60 hour. This is little less common example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. Help with illinois 16 size bunn special dials nawcc. I have been collecting mainly hamilton like 940s and 992s but i saw a 21 jewej bunn and thought that it would be a nice watch. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. A bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch company. Illinois bunnspecial163a bridge elinvar jewel signed. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n. This watch boasts a 16s size, a white metal montgomery dial with arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial in over the sixth hour.
Illinois name and gradually shifted the emphasis from pocket to wrist watch production. Sep 27, 2011 it says that the watch is pretty normal as such things go. With silver and gold clamshell box and leatherette hardcase with orange interior. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Several key employees from the national watch company in elgin, illinois. Illinois full hunter gold filled antique pocket watch gr 35 0s 15 jewel. Size 16 open faced lever set 21 jewels adjusted 6 positions seconds dial marks for every second around the main dial. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield. A number of these are detailed and pictured in a nawcc pocket watch. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b.
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The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois by john c. Mens 1917 hamilton 940 railroad pocket watch w presentation box serviced. I do not see many pocket watches on rwatches, and i always love to share. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels bunn gf case runs 20 years. Two different signing styles are prevalent on proper bunn special dials. Sold illinois 19 jewel bunn 16 size pocket watch made. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21. Illinois bunn special rr pocket watch, 21j, 16s, serviced, p824.
The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Rare 1902 chicago and eastern illinois railroad 18s hamilton antique pocket. Open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 16 pocket. Pocket watch antique illinois open face 17 jewels 16s circa 1917 lever set, gold filled, serviced, running, accurate wat10244. Illinois 16s 21j bunn special 161 original box and pattern case sold special interest. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s. The seller is thefirstlarjones and is located in colorado plateau. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 bunn special pocket watch movement.
The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Pw125 hamilton 35s 21j model 22 new old stock w boxes sold special interest. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. This pocket watch was found in my grandparents home. Illinois 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163a bunn special marked elinvar under the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Illinois bunn special size 12, 21 jewel stem wind lever set movement, serial number 2,727,520 manufactured in 1915 and housed in an engraved 14k solid gold hinge back and bezel case serial number 282,073. Even if the case had been the original one in which the movement was placed when first purchased, it would not have been in an illinois watch company signed case. Special interest pocket watches components wrist watches advertising other sold all categories. Illinois watch company based in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company made its first watch in 1872. Welcome to the family owned business web site for pm time service. Stem wind, lever set, with lovely twotone damascening on the movement. Illinois pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. We specialize in watches, jewelry, antiques and collectibles 272971704806.
Discover the elgin, electronics, i vintage illinois bunn special for illinois 17j pocket watch serial numbers from. The company advertised that one of its models, the bunn special, was the most popular railroad watch in the country. I suppose my main question is the illinois bunn special just a good watch or is it compareable to say a 992 b hamilton or a 992 when it come to quality. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage. The illinois pocket watch service that i offer you is safe, prompt and precise. Shop by year of manufacture such as 1920now, 18801889, 18701879. You are viewing a very fine quality gold filled open face pocket watch. Initially started as a hobby during the 1960s, our business, officially established in 1976 by paul and gail zuercher, has worked steadily to provide our customers with high quality antique and vintage pocket watches, wrist watches and watch accessories. Apr 15, 20 this specialty line made the illinois watch co. Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services. Shortly after hamilton purchased illinois in 1927, the arrowsin style located at the hour markings changed to arrowsout.
Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south bend, swiss, waltham, and us and foreign watches. Discover a large selection of illinois watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The watch has a screw off front bezel and back cover. Antique illinois pocket watch bunn special gold fill 21 ruby. Illinoisa lincoln open face pocket watch21 jewelsc1917. The illinois watch company operated out of springfield, illinois from 1869 1927. That said, fine details are defining the price of these pieces, more so than. The early illinois models were keywound and keyset and are quite collectible today. Vintage illinois 60 hour bunn special, 21 jewels, lever set pocket watch 16s circa 1929 running and accurate wat10263. The watch face is marked illinois 21j bunn special. Get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client.
I have been trying to get a bit more information about it. Bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. May 01, 2011 buy this watch at illinois pocket watch co. Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. The 19 jewel, 16 size, lever setting movement was recently serviced and runs with strong motion and keeps good time. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special.
Beautiful and rare high grade hunting case railroad watch, this movement style is listed with a total production of 700 made and is identified as a variant d in mike chamelins bunn special book and is the final variety of hunting case bunn special that illinois made. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 bunn special pocket watch movement. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement. New listing illinois bunn special 60 hr 21j 14k gf type iii 16s pocket watch runs. Illinois pocket watch for sale fountain pens and pen parts. Discussion in american pocket watches started by michael200061, sep 27. In 18956 illinois introduced the 18size, 21jewel and 24jewel bunn special. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24. Illinois bunn special 10kt gold filled pocket watch. The 16size bunn special movements werent sold by the factory as complete watches until april 1925. Is a genuine pocket watch is important to 1907, 11 jewel. Shortly after the bunn special became available as a cased watch, the illinois announced a. The item illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch, 21j, 60 hour, original pink gf case is in sale since sunday, july 21, 2019. And is lever set, has gold jewel settings, gold train, micrometer regulator, and all the special features youd expect on a genuine american railroad watch.
Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. Bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch. Here is a 17 jewel railroad grade illinois bunn special from 1917 serial number. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Rare orig dial 163a 60 hour elinvar illinois bunn special.
Antique illinois bunn special pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels gold fill ca. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. Lincoln pocket watch 21j 1921 unique deco case design running well. Probably why they were purchased by hamilton in about 1927.
Illinois pocket watch antiquevintage 1920s opening case back to view automatic movement duration. Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate railroadgrade pocket watches like the sangamo special, bunn special and santa fe special just to name a few. And both the 161 and 163 series are sometimes found with a dial with similar numerals and arrow marks, but just the simple illinois marking. Used in double roller 16 size illinois open face and hunting case 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and the following bunn special models the 11th, th, 14th and 15th models. This illinois bunn special model is 16 size case diameter 51mm. Illinois 24 jewel bunn special 18 size pocket watch movement.
While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. It is their 19 jewel bunn model featuring ornate damaskeening and a gold gear train. Double roller running cludes simmons gf chain make sure to check out our ebay store for other unique listings. The model 10 sangamo special grade, 23jewel, was introduced in 1917. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch, 21j, 60 hour, original pink gf case. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Illinois bunn special railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a highly engraved solid 14k gold case. Look them up your antique, but it was the next movements can tell us alot if you mentioned it was special for illinois.
Vintage 1917 illinois bunn special 21 jewel 16s railroad approved. Find the perfect deal for illinois antique pocket watches with free shipping on many items at ebay. He travels throughout the country hand selecting only the best of the best when it comes to our wide range of modern, vintage and antique jewelry, watches and. Railroad pocket watch old pocket watches vintage pocket watch illinois jewels antiques pendants accessories ebay. Illinois pocket watch dating centre of pan african thought. Antique 16s illinois bunn special pocket watch 21j openface lever 20yr case runs. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. Although the bunn is a probably the most plentiful of the higher end pocket watches. Find great deals on ebay for illinois pocket watch and hamilton pocket watch.
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